Category: Featured News

Thriving Business and Cultural Extravaganza at Uttarakhand Mahotsav

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The ongoing Uttarakhand Mahotsav at Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant Mountain Cultural Upvan, Birbal Sahni Marg, Lucknow, has become a vibrant hub of cultural celebration and economic activity. Shopkeepers are jubilant with the surge in visitors, as their stalls showcasing items like Bal Mithai, mountain pulses, vegetables, woolen clothes, and other local specialties witness record-breaking sales. The immense popularity has led many vendors to restock repeatedly, underscoring the festival’s massive appeal. A Holiday Crowd Adds Festive Spirit The seventh day of the festival coincided with the Kartik Purnima and Guru…

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Bookworms make the best of Dev Deepawali at Gomti Book Festival

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Day 7 of the Gomti Book Festival witnessed an unprecedented crowd, thanks to the occasion of DevDeepavali, Gurupurab, and a public holiday. The festival grounds were abuzz with visitors exploring KitabGali, attending insightful literary sessions at LekhakGanj, participating in engaging children’s activities at Shabd Samsara, enjoying the Mushaira at Rangmanch, and relishing Uttar Pradesh delicacies prepared by the students of the Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow, at the food court. The festival was graced by prominent personalities, including politicians, bureaucrats, and artists. Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and former…

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Operation Dronagiri marks milestone in National Geospatial Policy

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Professor Abhay Karandikar launched the Operation Dronagiri, a pilot project under National Geospatial Policy 2022 to demonstrate the potential applications of geospatial technologies and innovations in improving the quality of life of citizens and ease of doing business, at Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi on 13 November, 2024. In his keynote address, Professor Karandikar highlighted that the Operation Dronagiri is part of the numerous efforts of DST in liberalising geospatial data, developing geospatial…

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Uttar Pradesh casts a spell at International Trade Fair

Arijit Bose
Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh has put up an impressive pavilion with 120 stalls telling the growth story of the state under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership at the International Trade Fair, which opened at Bharat Mandapam. Centred around the theme “Viksit Pradesh 2047” in line with “Viksit Bharat-2047,” the pavilion highlights the state’s rich traditional and local products, many bearing Geographical Indication (GI) tags. The pavilion also features prominent displays from the state’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as exporters, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision…

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Students should definitely learn English, but also stay connected to their farming and culture” – Dinesh Pratap Singh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Just like in the old days when people used to raise cattle and livestock at home, in modern times we can produce mushrooms at home. This method of farming, which requires little space and low cost, can not only provide protein-rich food for the family, but just as people used to sell excess milk, curd, etc., in the market for economic profit, similarly, mushroom cultivation can also increase household income. With growing urban migration, people are now living in cities, but mushroom farming can be done in a…

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Avadh Stree Samman recognizes two powerhouse women

Arijit Bose
Avadh Stree Samman

Lucknow: On November 13 in Lucknow, the Avadh Ladies Club honored two distinguished women, Padma Gidwani and Uma Trigunayat, with the Avadh Stree Samman for their significant contributions to the arts. The ceremony commenced with a traditional lighting of the lamp by . Jyoti Kaul, the Club President, along with other members.  Kaul spoke about the organization’s dedication to fostering artistic expression and social work over the past thirty-six years. In a graceful opening performance, “Kumaon Nightingale” Vimal Pant presented a Ganesh Vandana. The first honoree,  Uma Trigunayat, was recognized…

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Demand for books increases by 30% -40% at Gomti Book Festival !

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The ongoing book festival at the Gomti River front has seen a gradual increase in the number of visitors and buyers, and booksellers are quite content with their sales. AmitTiwari from Bodhras Publications notes that the fair is growing in size and gaining popularity year after year. This year, they have experienced a 30% increase in daily sales, and they expect further growth during the long weekend. Tiwari emphasizes that the diversity the festival offers distinguishes it from regular book fairs held in the city. A representative from the…

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Starcast of Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile has a fun time – in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

From trying local delicacies to shopping on the streets, Ayushi Khurana and Bharat Ahlawwat promote their new show – Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile – in Lucknow Lucknow, 13th November 2024:  Zee TV’s recently launched fiction show – Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile – has been in the news since the promo went on air due to its interesting plot line. The shows focuses on the journey of Reet and Raghav who chose an aatasaata marriage custom which is not commonly known but remains prevalent in regions of Gujarat, Rajasthan. The custom of Aata Saata sees the daughter…

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Reliving Mahatma Gandhi’s Message of peace and non-violence

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has officially unveiled the nominees for the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication (ICFT) Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This accolade celebrates films that embody the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi particularly non-violence, tolerance, and social harmony while promoting intercultural dialogue and peace. This year, ten remarkable films have been shortlisted for the award, each representing different regions, cultures, and genres, yet…

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 12,100 crore in Bihar

Arijit Bose

Patna: The Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth around Rs 12,100 crore in Darbhanga, Bihar. The development projects comprise health, rail, road, petroleum and natural gas sectors. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that voting is going on in the neighbouring state of Jharkhand and the people of the state are casting their votes for a Viksit Bharat. He urged the citizens of Jharkhand to come forward in large numbers. The Prime Minister also paid tributes to Late Sharda Sinha  and…

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